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🍎 Food FR March 8, 2023

abc — jelly straws assorted 260g

présence des additifs e407 et e410 dans ces bonbons qui les rendent plus solides et peut entraîner un risque d'étouffement en particulier pour les jeunes enfants.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
abc — jelly straws assorted 260g
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
These jelly straws contain additives E407 and E410, making them firmer and increasing the risk of choking, especially for young children. Stop using them and return the product to the point of sale.
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This alert was reported 1184 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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17 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 5, 2026
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What is this? These are jelly straws, a sweet candy. They contain additives that make them very firm.

What's happening? The firm texture may cause choking, especially for young children.

Does this affect me? If you have young children or bought these candies, stop using them.

What should I do? Take the product back to the store where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
abc
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: produits sucrés · Hazard: autre risque · présence des additifs e407 et e410 dans ces bonbons qui les rendent plus solides et peut entraîner un risque d'étouffement en particulier pour les jeunes enfants. · risque d'étouffement en particulier pour les jeunes enfants. · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
March 8, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/9548/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this safety alert alert about?
abc — jelly straws assorted 260g. These jelly straws contain additives E407 and E410, making them firmer and increasing the risk of choking, especially for young children. Stop using them and return the product to the point of sale.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 8, 2023 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
Read the full notice on the source authority site. If the alert mentions a specific batch or expiry date, check your supply against those details before continuing to use the product.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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